Optional Microphone for the VX2100 at DVinfo.net

Kevin Kwak · May 3rd, 2005, 07:28 PM

For general use of your VX2100, do you recommend buying the optional Sony microphone that attaches to the camcorder? I don't know the model # for the optional microphone but the mic is usually shown on Sony catalogs.

Or would you use the on board mic?
General use would be record picnic videos, parties, and short clips for presentation.

Dante Waters · May 3rd, 2005, 07:46 PM

Well I have used the included mic and I got great sound.
Now audio is big to me, so I would use different mics.

One for direct audio (wireless mic setup)

Or even a shotgun to get small ambient sounds, but until I can get the money
from my vx2100 I'll wait.

By the way how do you like your VX?

Advil Dremali · May 3rd, 2005, 07:59 PM

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=3646&is=REG
Cheap reliable microphone.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=47031&is=REG
A little pricier one, sanheiser.

I had the first one on my XL2. But I sold it along with the rig. Now I've got a 2100 as well, and I reccomend that mic it's very good.

Dante Waters · May 3rd, 2005, 10:15 PM

well thank you... I was actually trying to make suggestions... I am however looking for some external lights (not camera mounted ones).

I've heard of the: arri softlight but not sure what else is out there.

Kevin Kwak · May 3rd, 2005, 11:33 PM

Thank you for the recommendation of the mic.
I do not have the VX2100 yet. Unfortunately, I might not be able to pick it up and the version might be discontinued by the time I save up my money.

Laurence Kingston · May 5th, 2005, 04:13 PM

I use the Rode VideoMic with a fuzzy cover. I also have a fuzzy MicMuff on the stock stereo mic. For general b-roll ambience I really like the built in stereo mic, but whenever someone is talking to the camera, the VideoMic does a great job.

Dave Wagner · May 5th, 2005, 07:21 PM

I've got the Sennheiser MKE300 on my VX2100 and I am very pleased with it.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=47031&is=REG

The on-board mic gets ambient sound real well, but the Senn really picks up directly in front of the camera.

May 3rd, 2005, 07:28 PM	#1
Kevin Kwak Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 91	Optional Microphone for the VX2100 For general use of your VX2100, do you recommend buying the optional Sony microphone that attaches to the camcorder? I don't know the model # for the optional microphone but the mic is usually shown on Sony catalogs. Or would you use the on board mic? General use would be record picnic videos, parties, and short clips for presentation.

May 3rd, 2005, 07:46 PM	#2
Dante Waters Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NY, NY Posts: 217	Well I have used the included mic and I got great sound. Now audio is big to me, so I would use different mics. One for direct audio (wireless mic setup) Or even a shotgun to get small ambient sounds, but until I can get the money from my vx2100 I'll wait. By the way how do you like your VX?

May 3rd, 2005, 07:59 PM	#3
Advil Dremali New Boot Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 70	http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ku=3646&is=REG Cheap reliable microphone. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=47031&is=REG A little pricier one, sanheiser. I had the first one on my XL2. But I sold it along with the rig. Now I've got a 2100 as well, and I reccomend that mic it's very good.

May 3rd, 2005, 10:15 PM	#4
Dante Waters Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NY, NY Posts: 217	well thank you... I was actually trying to make suggestions... I am however looking for some external lights (not camera mounted ones). I've heard of the: arri softlight but not sure what else is out there.

May 3rd, 2005, 11:33 PM	#5
Kevin Kwak Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 91	Thank you for the recommendation of the mic. I do not have the VX2100 yet. Unfortunately, I might not be able to pick it up and the version might be discontinued by the time I save up my money.

May 5th, 2005, 04:13 PM	#6
Laurence Kingston Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clermont, FL. Posts: 941	I use the Rode VideoMic with a fuzzy cover. I also have a fuzzy MicMuff on the stock stereo mic. For general b-roll ambience I really like the built in stereo mic, but whenever someone is talking to the camera, the VideoMic does a great job.

May 5th, 2005, 07:21 PM	#7
Dave Wagner Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 28	I've got the Sennheiser MKE300 on my VX2100 and I am very pleased with it. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=47031&is=REG The on-board mic gets ambient sound real well, but the Senn really picks up directly in front of the camera.